As Ottawa advances a “Canada Strong” economic agenda, women entrepreneurs are shaping the country’s foundations. From construction sites and farms to airline hangars, AI companies, engineering firms and women’s health startups, women-led businesses are driving job creation, innovation and exports.
Read MoreGlobal demand for minerals is surging, driven by technology innovation and the energy transition. The race to develop high-value resource projects presents enormous opportunity as well as rising geopolitical and contractual risk.
Read MoreWhen Canada launched its critical minerals strategy just over three years ago, the central objective was to bolster economic and energy security through sustainable exploration, extraction, processing and manufacturing of the minerals and rare earth metals needed for clean technologies.
Read MoreReliable water and wastewater systems are essential to Canadians’ prosperity and foundational to public health, economic development and environmental sustainability
Read MoreIn times like these, many Canadians could benefit from a clearer path forward – and the confidence that comes with having a plan
Read MoreAs governments and industry move forward with a wave of new infrastructure projects, Canada is confronting a growing shortage of skilled trades workers. Alberta alone is short an estimated 22,000 workers, a figure that is expected to rise, says Rob Thompson, vice-president of manufacturing west at NOVA Chemicals.
Read MoreShaminder Singh Parmar can trace a direct line between his fulfilling career as a senior urban planner for Edmonton Public Schools and his MBA studies at the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics.
Read MoreThe transition between grade 12 and first-year university can be challenging due to a long-recognized gap learners have to navigate on their journey to post-secondary success. The rapid rise of AI has further exacerbated this chasm: at a time when students can generate instant answers, the ability to reason, verify and refine their work with integrity has become all the more crucial.
Read MoreCanada’s wealth management landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven not only by market volatility but by a rapidly growing, sophisticated clientele: the incorporated professional and small business owner.
Read MoreThe Canadian government has initiated an ambitious program to rapidly rearm the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) while trying to jumpstart a sluggish domestic economy. The centrepiece of the effort is the newly announced Defence Investment Agency (DIA). Modelled after the Housing Task Force, the DIA is designed to short-circuit the labyrinthine bureaucracy that has long plagued military procurement.
Read MoreAmii turns breakthroughs into meaningful action, deploying responsible technology to benefit our health, environment and communities
Read MoreAdvancing a resource project from exploration to production requires steps that range from securing financial and community support to navigating regulatory requirements. Almost inevitably, the process is lengthy, with various factors determining progress.
Read MoreCanada’s nuclear sector is calling for immediate federal and provincial action to overhaul regulatory processes and clarify financing, warning that bureaucratic delays could derail the massive energy expansion needed to meet national climate goals.
Read MoreOn a Canadian investment landscape increasingly defined by a search for lower costs and greater control, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are cementing their status as the dominant growth engine.
Read MoreIn the face of a changing relationship with our southern neighbour, Canada is on the cusp of rewriting its trade, defence and infrastructure story for the next century. This will mean new investments and opportunities as the country aims to make itself more efficient and productive. Economic prosperity will rely, first and foremost, on enterprising Canadians putting their skills to work.
Read MoreFor Mike and Martha Pedersen, conservation is more than a cause – it’s a way of life. “Conservation feels like a very tangible way to make a difference,” says Martha. Having a relationship with nature is what makes their life richer.
Read MoreUniversity of Saskatchewan advancing ‘package of solutions’ for farmers and food security
Wheat – a vital food crop that feeds billions of people worldwide – plays an important role in food security. Estimates place global wheat production at nearly 800 million tonnes this year, volumes that can be achieved, in large part, due to targeted breeding of high-yielding cultivars.
Read MoreCannabis use among young adults has become increasingly normalized, especially following Canada’s legalization in 2018. According to the 2024 Canadian Cannabis Survey by Health Canada, close to half of those who reported non-medical cannabis use at least once in the past year were 20- to 24-year-olds (48%), followed by 16- to 19-year-olds (41%) and then those over 25 (23%). Cannabis use is now a common part of social settings and even medical conversations, however, despite its growing acceptance, there are still many unknowns, particularly when it comes to its impact on developing brains.
Read MoreMany great performers have shared unforgettable moments with audiences at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto. The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, the not-for-profit organization that operates the iconic venues and additional performance spaces in Allied Music Centre, is leveraging the power of music to bring people together and help foster a more connected and understanding society.
Read MoreWith 4.4 million Canadian households living in core housing need, governments, non-profits and community providers cannot address the housing crisis alone. Now, an innovative new model promises to bring “socially inspired capital” to support greater investment in affordable housing.
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